carlos v education

What carlos v education does

Carlos V Education (legal entity: Escuela de Idiomas Carlos V, S.L.) is a privately held Spanish language school founded in 2014 and headquartered in Seville, Spain. The company operates three physical campuses across Seville, Malaga, and Madrid (with two Madrid sites: Moncloa and Retiro), offering language courses in Spanish, English, French, German, and Italian at CEFR levels A1 through C1, alongside preparation courses for the DELE, CCSE, SIELE, Cambridge, CILS, and TELC official examinations for which it holds authorized examination center status. Its core technology footprint is a multi-language responsive website (available in seven languages), online registration via a Zendesk-powered application form, a dedicated online level-testing subdomain, and native iOS and Android mobile applications — supporting both direct walk-in enrollment and global self-serve acquisition.

The business model is direct-to-consumer with diversified revenue streams: weekly intensive Spanish tuition (€154–€195/week with discounts for 6+ week upfront payment), long-duration and annual courses (€4,970–€7,050 for 9–12 month academic Spanish), university-access pathway programs (€5,370–€5,680 for 9 months), private lessons (€35/hour), examination registration transaction fees, Erasmus+ grant-funded teacher training and internship management (€450 per one-month teacher program), accommodation brokerage (€17–€40/night for host family or shared apartment), student insurance sales, and ancillary visa/TIE-NIE administrative support. Seven identified customer segments include individual international learners, university-aspiring foreign students, school groups, summer-camp participants, Erasmus+ participants, vocational training students (including "Vamos Europa"), and educator trainees.

The company is independently owned (CIF B90154055), has no disclosed external funding, no parent or subsidiary relationships, and no recorded M&A activity. Distribution combines physical administrative offices with digital self-serve channels (web, mobile, email, and active social media across Facebook, Instagram, LinkedIn, YouTube, and X), plus institutional partnerships via Erasmus+ and international secondary-school group arrangements.

Name

carlos v education

Legal name

Escuela de Idiomas Carlos V, S.L.

Website

https://carlosveducation.es

Company type

Private

Founded year

2014

Operating status

Operating

Short description

Carlos V Education is a privately held Spanish language school founded in 2014, operating campuses in Seville, Malaga, and Madrid. It delivers courses across five languages at CEFR A1–C1, official certification exams, university pathway programs, and student services to international learners.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Foreign Language Instruction

NAICS

Language Schools (611630), Exam Preparation and Tutoring (611691)

SIC

Services-Educational Services (8200)

akta.pro primary industry

General Language Schools (Multi-Language) (EDAIAEAA)

akta.pro secondary industries

Exam Preparation Language Programs (IELTS/TOEFL/DELE/DALF/HSK, etc.) (EDAIAEAD), General Language Schools & Institutes (EDAMAFAA), Appeals, Refusals, Administrative Review & Re-application Support (EDAIADAL)

Keywords

• Language education
• Spanish courses
• Cultural immersion
• Exam preparation
• Study abroad

Headquarters

HQ city

Seville

HQ country

Spain

HQ region

Europe

Offices3 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Marketing or Sales, Others

Revenue model

1. Language Course Tuition: Primary revenue stream from intensive, semi-intensive, annual, and long-duration language courses in Spanish, English, French, German, and Italian. Courses range from weekly sessions to multi-month programs with bundled pricing incentives for 6+ week commitments paid upfront.
2. Exam Registration Fees: Fees collected for DELE, SIELE, CCSE, Cambridge, CILS, and TELC official examination registrations. The school is an authorized examination center for these certifications.
3. Accommodation Services: Revenue from arranging host family stays (half board and full board options) and shared apartment accommodations for students. Management fees for reservation of external accommodations also included.
4. University Access Services: University pathway programs including PAU preparation, PCE exam registration, and university enrollment application services for international students seeking access to Spanish higher education.
5. Insurance Services: Sales of student visa health insurance, medical insurance, and travel insurance packages tailored for international students studying in Spain.
6. Erasmus+ Programs: Teacher training and student internship management services funded through Erasmus+ grants, with a standard rate of €450 for one-month teacher training programs.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels5 records

Marketing channels6 records

Core offering

Carlos V Education operates language schools in Seville, Malaga, and Madrid, delivering Spanish, English, French, German, and Italian courses ranging from weekly sessions to multi-month programs. The company also serves as an authorized examination center for official certifications (DELE, SIELE, CCSE, Cambridge, CILS, TELC) and provides integrated student services including accommodation arrangements, visa support, university access preparation (PAU/PCE), and Erasmus+ mobility programs.

Product overview

Carlos V Education operates as a language education organization offering a comprehensive portfolio of programs across three school locations in Seville, Malaga, and Madrid. The core offering consists of Spanish language courses (intensive, semi-intensive, annual, long-duration, and private lessons) along with exam preparation for DELE and CCSE certifications. The organization also provides foreign language instruction in English, French, German, and Italian, with official exam center status for Cambridge, CELS, and TELC certifications. Supporting programs include study abroad options, university access preparation (PAU/Selectividad), Erasmus+ mobility programs, vocational training, summer camps, and specialized offerings for school groups and teachers. The company offers digital tools including mobile apps for iOS and Android, online level testing, and accommodation services with host family placements.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Intensive Spanish Courses Spanish language programs offering 20 hours per week, available in Seville, Malaga, and Madrid, with flexible duration from 1 to 12 weeks for international learners seeking accelerated proficiency.
• Semi-Intensive Spanish Courses Spanish language courses with 10 hours per week, Monday to Friday mornings, designed for progressive learning with flexibility to start any Monday.
• Annual Spanish Courses Long-term Spanish courses with 4 hours per week, running Tuesday/Thursday or Monday/Wednesday afternoons, covering CEFR levels A1 to C1.
• Long-Duration Spanish Courses Extended Spanish programs lasting 1, 2, or 3 trimesters with 20 hours per week, designed for foreigners seeking university admission or work integration in Spain.
• Private Spanish Lessons One-on-one or small group (2-3 students) Spanish lessons with dedicated teacher attention, minimum 5 hours commitment.
• DELE Exam Preparation Course Two-week intensive preparation course (20 hours total) for DELE official Spanish language certification exams administered by the Cervantes Institute.
• CCSE Exam Preparation Course Single-day course (3 hours) preparing students for the CCSE exam required for Spanish nationality application.
• English Courses English language courses available at Carlos V schools, including preparation for Cambridge official exams.
• French Courses French language instruction offered at Carlos V schools in Seville, Malaga, and Madrid.
• German Courses German language instruction offered at Carlos V schools, with TELC exam registration support.
• Italian Courses Italian language instruction offered at Carlos V schools, with CILS exam registration support.
• Study Abroad Programs Language learning experiences abroad including short stays in the UK, Ireland, and summer or full school year programs in the United States.
• University Access Program Nine-month intensive program (20 hours per week) preparing international students for Spanish university admission through PAU/PCE pathways.
• PAU/Selectividad Preparation University entrance exam preparation for the Spanish university admission test, available as monthly or intensive one-month courses.
• Erasmus+ Programs European mobility programs for teachers and students including internships and training opportunities, funded through Erasmus+ grants at €450 per month for teacher training.
• Summer Programs Summer language immersion programs combining Spanish courses with cultural activities, guided tours, cooking workshops, and flamenco shows.
• School Groups Programs Organized language and cultural programs for school groups including full-day excursions and visits to monuments, designed for secondary schools and high schools abroad.
• Training for Teachers Professional development programs for language teachers including the ELE Expert Course and methodology workshops.
• Vocational Training Programs Vocational training options including the Vamos Europa program for European mobility and career-focused language skills.
• Soccer Program Combined Spanish language and soccer training program for students interested in sports integration alongside language learning.
• Official Examination Center Authorized testing center for official language certifications including DELE, SIELE, CCSE, Cambridge, CILS, and TELC exams.
• Accommodation Services Student accommodation options including host family placements (half-board or full-board) and shared apartments, with reservation management for external accommodations.

Quantifiable outcome

• Small class sizes never exceed 20 students, ensuring personalized attention
• +1 more outcomes

Named customers9 records

Segments7 records

Ideal customer profiles4 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature3 records

Partnerships

One partnership is on record.

• Erasmus+coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerCarlos V Education serves as an authorized implementing partner for Erasmus+ mobility programs, providing teacher training courses and student internship management services. The school offers a standardized rate of €450 for one-month teacher training programs and manages internship placements for Erasmus+ students in Seville.

Scale indicators3 records

Recent moves5 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Broad incumbents

• EF Education First: EF is the world's largest privately-held education company with broad language school operations globally, including Spain. While not specializing exclusively in Spanish, it competes in the same immersion-study-abroad category with greater brand recognition and marketing scale.
• Berlitz: Berlitz is a global language instruction provider offering multi-language courses (including Spanish) with both classroom and corporate delivery — adjacent incumbent overlapping on multi-language course catalog.
• Kaplan International: Kaplan operates language schools across multiple English-speaking destinations and abroad, with a broader geographic footprint than Carlos V but overlapping in the international language-learning category.

Direct peers

• Malaca Instituto: Malaca Instituto is a Spanish language school headquartered in Malaga offering intensive courses, DELE prep, and accommodation — directly comparable to Carlos V's Malaga campus with the same destination and product mix.
• Linguaschools: Linguaschools is a Dutch-headquartered operator of Spanish language schools in Spain, offering multi-city immersion (Valencia, Barcelona, Malaga, Madrid) with similar bundled accommodation and visa support.
• Enforex: Enforex is one of the largest Spanish language school chains in Spain and Latin America, offering intensive Spanish courses, exam prep (DELE/SIELE), and accommodation — directly comparable to Carlos V across curriculum, certification, and bundled services.
• CLIC International House: CLIC IH operates Spanish language schools in Seville, Cadiz, and Barcelona with DELE/SIELE exam prep and university pathways — overlapping with Carlos V in core destinations and certification offerings.
• Taronja Group: Taronja is a Valencia-based Spanish language school with intensive courses, DELE prep, and Erasmus+ programs — a direct peer in segment, channel mix, and target customer profile.
• Don Quijote (IH Spain): Don Quijote, now part of International House, is a flagship Spanish language school brand with multiple Spanish destinations, exam prep, and university pathway programs — a leading direct competitor to Carlos V in the immersion market.
• Centro de Estudios Hispánicos (University of Granada): Granada-based Spanish language immersion school affiliated with the University of Granada offering intensive courses, DELE prep, and cultural programs — a direct peer in the Andalusia destination market.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

• Xtwitter.com/carlosvschool
• YouTubeyoutube.com/@carlosveducation
• Facebookfacebook.com/carlosveducation
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/carlosveducation
• Instagraminstagram.com/carlosveducation

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